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The Crazy Thing About Carbohydrates

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The crazy thing about carbohydrates is that every molecule of carbohydrate likes to grab on to two molecules of water. For instance, think about starchy carbohydrates like oatmeal or rice. They expand in water because they grab on to it and absorb it. Well, once they are cooked, they don’t stop looking for water to grab on to. They’ll do it in your system too. That is how seemingly light foods like starchy carbohydrates become the heaviest of all and that is how we gain weight at light speed after a fast like the Master Cleanse or a low carb … Continue reading →

What is Resistant Starch?

Have you heard about “resistant starch” yet? It’s a relatively new buzz word when it comes to nutrition — but it refers to foods you’ve been eating all your life. What is resistant starch? It’s a type of fiber found in carbohydrate-rich foods like potatoes, grains, and beans. The fiber is particularly prominent in these foods when cooked and then cooled. Resistant starch is so called because it resists digestion. Dieters and health experts alike are celebrating resistant starch because: It increases your body’s ability to burn fat — you aren’t digesting the starch, so you’re burning other things for … Continue reading →